Location & Surroundings
Rufā‘a is a town in Al Jazirah, Sudan with 28,374 inhabitants, at 399 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Al Hasaheisa, 7 km to the west. The national capital Khartoum is about 125 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Wad Madani Airport, 40 km away.
Also known as: Rufā‘ah
Overview
Rufa'a is town in Sudan — AR مدينة في وسط السودان.
It is located in Gezira, Sudan.
Also known as: Rufaa
Basic Data
- Country Sudan
- Located in Gezira
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
14° 45' 35" N, 33° 22' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 399 m
- Timezone Africa/Khartoum
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 28,374
- Pop. Density 8,181 p/km²
- Built-up 32.6%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Pound (SDG)
- Phone Prefix +249
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:47
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:23
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Rufa'a
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rufa'a, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 29.1 to 39.2 C, max wind 7.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 801 W/m2.
Temperature
29.9 C
Wind
4.6 m/s N (347 deg)
Humidity
23 %
Pressure
1,009.4 hPa
Clouds
4 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 29.9 | 4.6 | 347 | 23 | 1,009.4 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.4 | 7.1 | 19 | 21 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 79.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 39.2 | 3.1 | 352 | 11 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 801.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.9 | 4.6 | 332 | 16 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 181.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.1 | 6.4 | 344 | 22 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.9 | 6.7 | 4 | 22 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 78.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.8 | 3.7 | 347 | 13 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 793.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.8 | 4.7 | 321 | 17 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 178.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.2 | 5.9 | 342 | 21 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.9 | 6.5 | 7 | 20 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 66.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 38.7 | 3.5 | 354 | 13 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 766.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.9 | 4.7 | 327 | 18 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 168.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.9 | 5.2 | 334 | 22 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rufa'a?
Now 29.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 29.1 to 39.2 C, max wind 7.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 801 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rufa'a today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:23 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Rufa'a?
Local time is 07:47. Time zone: Africa/Khartoum (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rufa'a?
Rufa'a is a populated place.
How many people live in Rufa'a?
Population about 28,374.
What is the elevation of Rufa'a?
DEM 399 m.
Where is Rufa'a located?
It is at 14.75969, 33.36754 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rufa'a in?
It is in Sudan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)